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Hmm, I dunno how to feel about how A1 handled the finale of the Balbad arc. There were things I liked, such as how they depicted the whole Alibaba vs Kassim in his inner world. It was pretty neat but the final scene with all the spirits/rukh had a different tone from reading the manga due to using The Bravery as an insert. I actually teared up when I read those pages, so the contrast in how it was presented in the anime felt jarring to me. Also due to spending more time on Alibaba vs Kassim they didn't include a scene where a mother's spirit comforts her child whose rukh was turning black due to hatred towards her death. Actually in general the last scene could have used a little more time to really depict the people reuniting with their lost loved ones for the last time.

So yeah, coupled with how they handled last week's ep I'd say I'm a little disappointed in how they concluded Balbad. It wasn't bad but lacked the emotional impact it could have brought.

Hmm, I dunno how to feel about how A1 handled the finale of the Balbad arc. There were things I liked, such as how they depicted the whole Alibaba vs Kassim in his inner world. It was pretty neat but the final scene with all the spirits/rukh had a different tone from reading the manga due to using The Bravery as an insert. I actually teared up when I read those pages, so the contrast in how it was presented in the anime felt jarring to me. Also due to spending more time on Alibaba vs Kassim they didn't include a scene where a mother's spirit comforts her child whose rukh was turning black due to hatred towards her death. Actually in general the last scene could have used a little more time to really depict the people reuniting with their lost loved ones for the last time.

So yeah, coupled with how they handled last week's ep I'd say I'm a little disappointed in how they concluded Balbad. It wasn't bad but lacked the emotional impact it could have brought.

Looked like Aladdin made Judal remember his past that led him down the wrong path. Though he seems to be that groups's puppet, maybe they even caused his sadness. I wanted see the other 3 magi that have Solomon's wisdom, they must be crazy strong. Sinbad was awesome using his metal pieces. Nice job by Alibaba of getting through to Kassim.

Wow, so much happened this episode, as far as information dumps go. So there are household vessels which boosts the powers of the user. However, are they items created from Djinn from the dungeon conqueror, or are they items they have to find as well? Whatever the case is, I'm sure Morgiana will get something someday from Alibaba or Aladdin.

So there is this dark society of really powerful evil people who seem to be in control of the world and shroud it in darkness, while being lead by 3 very voluptuous women. If 1 guy was giving Aladdin and Alibaba all that trouble, what would a whole society of them do? Well, it is shounen, so expect power ups. Apparently, they follow Al-Thamen, who I could not find any reference or any information on. It looks like a series specific character.

So Sinbad is considered an anomaly? He is beyond powerful, and he seems to be a thorn in this dark society's ways. Did I forget to mention that Sinbad is rediculously power with just one of his vessels? I wonder what all 7 would do?

Also, it was mentioned that Aladdin is the 4th magi to appear with Soloman's Wisdom through the hundreds of years. I wonder what happened with the other 3 magi? It is also suggested that the dark society has been able to turn some magi into the dark side. I'm guessing Soloman's Wisdom is some sort of knowledge, but knowledge of what?

Wait... Some coincidence I just noticed.

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Spoiler for Guesses to possible correlation of the 3 other magi with Soloman's Wisdom

Looked like Aladdin made Judal remember his past that led him down the wrong path. Though he seems to be that groups's puppet, maybe they even caused his sadness. I wanted see the other 3 magi that have Solomon's wisdom, they must be crazy strong. Sinbad was awesome using his metal pieces. Nice job by Alibaba of getting through to Kassim.

So there is this dark society of really powerful evil people who seem to be in control of the world and shroud it in darkness, while being lead by 3 very voluptuous women. If 1 guy was giving Aladdin and Alibaba all that trouble, what would a whole society of them do? Well, it is shounen, so expect power ups. Apparently, they follow Al-Thamen, who I could not find any reference or any information on. It looks like a series specific character.

"Al-Thamen" is a more etymologically correct spelling of the "traditional" manga name of the organization "Al Sarmen", since it is from Arabic الثامِن Ath-Thāmin (literally written: Al-Thāmin) "The Eighth" or ثَمانِية Thamāniya "Eight".

Cute Morgiana tackle glomping her friends with joy upon realizing they are O.K., Franky likes this. WHOO! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE EIGHT GENERALS, ESPECIALLY DRACON THE HUMAN RAYQUAZA!>V<, although he looks more like a green Kingdra...meh, potato, potahto.

Good resolution to this arc. Kassim turned out to be a very tragic character. At least it looks like he's finally found peace now.

Sinbad's little demonstration of power was mighty impressive. To think he has six more metal vessels. I'm not sure quantity over quality applies in this case though, unless he can use several djinns at the same time.

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Originally Posted by CJ_Walker

for all those people facepalming at yet another "shadowy evil organization" cliche, don't worry. This story gets real good and doesn't let the evil group dominate the narrative.

I had dropped the manga when I got to this part because I facepalmed. I was hoping that alladin and allibaba would travel the world together and conquer dungeons. . .not face allahakatsuki.

but when I came back and marathoned through the weaker arcs after balbadd, it got REALLY good!

I have to admit the evil organization showing up got me worried for the future of the series as well. Good to know they won't dominate the narrative. I want more of the adventure aspect of the series.

Goodbye Kassim, you had a "will die" written on your forehead the moment you made an appearance but at least Alibaba was able to "save" you. And OMFG Sinbad is fuckawesome! I hope we see more of his djinn equip

Looks like Aladdin came back with a few tricks up his sleeve.
Alibaba is lucky to have him as a friend.
Although he's young and inexperienced, his advice is solid.
Kassim sure had an enormous amount of hate in him.
Reunion with the dead Aladdin made happen was nice.